Type matchups
Damage Venipede takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Poison type, Venipede has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 30
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 59
- Sp. Atk
- 30
- Sp. Def
- 39
- Speed
- 57
- Total
- 260
Venipede has a base stat total of 260, higher than 6% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (59). With Attack (45) well above Sp. Atk (30), it works best as a physical attacker. At 57 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 30 HP, 59 Defense and 39 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Venipede can have the abilities Poison Point, Swarm and Speed Boost.
How to beat Venipede
Venipede takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Venipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Venipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Venipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Venipede is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede) and evolves into Whirlipede.
Best counters to Venipede
Other Bug/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Venipede weak to?
As a Bug/Poison type, Venipede takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
What is Venipede resistant to?
Venipede resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Venipede?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Venipede with super-effective attacks.